A/Prof Heather Mack AM

I’m a specialist ophthalmologist with a particular interest in medical retinal disorders and visual electrophysiology, including the diagnosis and management of inherited retinal diseases. My clinical work focuses on using advanced diagnostic techniques—such as electroretinography and visual evoked potentials—to investigate disorders of the retina and optic nerve. These tests measure tiny electrical signals in the eye and brain and can be vital in identifying complex or rare retinal conditions.

I completed my medical degree at Melbourne Medical School, followed by clinical training at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. My interest in retinal biology led me to complete a PhD in retinal development at the Howard Florey Institute, University of Melbourne. I then undertook further fellowship training in retinal degenerations at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

I lead the Electrophysiology and Clinical Trials services at Eye Surgery Associates, where I’m pleased to offer my patients access to emerging treatments through participation in clinical trials when appropriate. I provide visual electrophysiology testing at our East Melbourne location.

In addition to my clinical practice, I am an Accredited Impairment Assessment Examiner (AMA 4th Edition) and serve on several government-appointed panels including the Insurance Commission of WA Catastrophic Injuries Scheme, the Transport Accident Commission Victoria, and Medical Panels Victoria. I am also a Designated Aviation Ophthalmologist and have conducted hundreds of medico-legal assessments across Australia.

In 2021, I was honoured to be awarded Membership of the Order of Australia for services to ophthalmology, particularly in relation to medical colleges.